The School of Hospitality and Tourism will provide you with the necessary knowledge, so that after studying in the department you can secure a place in the fast-growing sector of the hospitality and tourism professions. The aim of the degrees in Hospitality and Tourism is to acquire a broad knowledge in the field of hospitality and tourism business administration, to get to know new technologies and practices in the industry, to become familiar with the organization and functions of the departments of modern hospitality enterprises, to develop an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, to understand and take into account environmental, ethical and social issues concerning modern companies and finally to increase the possibility of their immediate employment. The college places particular emphasis on the employment of its graduates from the programs offered in Hospitality and Tourism using various tools such as internships, career days, direct contact with employers and other activities.
Graduates with studies in Hospitality and Tourism not only have the necessary academic background to work in a variety of positions, but also obtain all the necessary resources for the development of innovative business activity. Opportunities include a wide range of possibilities, from hotel management and marketing to event and conference management, small business management in the catering industry, etc.
Our teaching methodology places a strong emphasis on meeting the needs of working students and future executives, preparing them for the rapidly growing tourism and hospitality sectors. The curriculum combines theoretical depth with practical experience through internships, networking opportunities, and dedicated career days. Students gain hands-on insights into contemporary hotel operations, master new industry technologies, and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, while fully grasping the environmental, ethical, and social dimensions of modern hospitality management.
The Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees awarded to New York College graduates by our partner foreign state universities open up exceptional global career pathways. In accordance with current legislative provisions, these degrees are officially recognized by the Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEEN) of the Greek Ministry of Education (www.minedu.gr) as professionally equivalent to degrees awarded by Greek state universities.
Graduates of these academic programs possess the skills to build successful careers as executives in world-class hotels, resorts, tourism enterprises, event planning agencies, and national or international tourism organizations. Furthermore, equipped with a strong spirit of innovation, they are fully prepared to succeed as self-employed professionals or launch their own entrepreneurship ventures in Greece and abroad.